Finland approves 12 operators out of 79 iGaming licence applications ahead of 2027 market opening
Finland is awarding its first competitive online gambling licences as it dismantles the Veikkaus monopoly for a regulated multi-operator market in 2027.
iGaming Business · +6 outlets
New York Gaming Commission asks court to enforce subpoenas against Kalshi
The dispute tests whether state gambling regulators can compel prediction market platforms to hand over records as legal battles over their status multiply.
Focus Gaming News · +14 outlets
Pennsylvania bipartisan bills would ban online casino VIP programs, micro bets, and cap losses
Pennsylvania lawmakers are advancing some of the most restrictive US online casino player-protection measures yet, including mandatory loss limits.
CDC Gaming · +6 outlets
Louisiana class action targets FanDuel and DraftKings over app design and addiction claims
The lawsuit adds to growing legal exposure for major US sportsbooks over allegedly addictive product features.
Gaming America · +14 outlets
Brazil betting market faces legal uncertainty as federal licence revocation looms
Political and judicial uncertainty threatens Brazil's newly regulated betting market, with analysts warning of a possible blackout.
iGaming Brazil · +3 outlets
Canada bill S-211 would restrict gambling ads including during hockey broadcasts
Federal legislation would curb sportsbook advertising during hockey games, following similar restrictions in other markets.
iGamingToday.com · +14 outlets
Prediction markets should be taxed as gambling, NYU experts argue
The tax debate intensifies as tribes, regulators and states clash over how to classify Kalshi and Polymarket-style products.
Sportico.com · +5 outlets
Alberta online gambling generates about C$56M in first months since July launch
The figures mark the first revenue data from Alberta's newly opened regulated iGaming market.
CBC · +3 outlets
Star Entertainment returns to EBITDA profit as Sydney licence remains suspended
The Australian operator's improved earnings come while its flagship Sydney casino licence stays suspended amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
Asia Gaming Brief · +9 outlets
ACT proposes cashless pokies, ATM ban, and machine cuts to 1,000 by 2045
The Australian Capital Territory's gambling reform bill would phase out cash and slash pokie machine numbers over two decades.
iGamingToday.com · +8 outlets
Nebraska online sports betting vote enters final week as officials push back
Nebraskans will decide on legalizing online sports betting in a Nov. 3 vote with opposition from state officials and the university.
Gaming America
SkyCity launches business sale review while pursuing two New Zealand online casino licences
The New Zealand operator is restructuring its portfolio as it bids for online licences in a newly regulated market.
iGamingToday.com · +4 outlets
UK gambling sector contracts in retail and jobs after Remote Gaming Duty doubles
The tax increase has driven consolidation and job losses in the UK retail betting sector.
SCCG Management · +14 outlets
Illinois regulators move to bring video gambling under self-exclusion program
Illinois would expand its self-exclusion system to cover video gaming terminals, a significant player-protection change in a major market.
The State Journal-Register · +14 outlets
Latvia's gambling crackdown could cost jobs and close venues, industry warns
Latvia is tightening restrictions on gambling operators, part of a broader European regulatory tightening wave.
Focus Gaming News · +1 outlets
Pennsylvania legislators form Problem Gambling Caucus
The new bipartisan caucus signals growing legislative focus on gambling harm in one of the largest US gambling states.
Bonus.com · +8 outlets
US Supreme Court rejects real-money gaming petitions
The court's refusal to hear the petitions leaves India's online real-money gaming restrictions in place.
Bangalore Mirror
Austria expects 20 online gambling licence applicants after monopoly repeal
Austria's decision to end its online gambling monopoly is drawing significant operator interest.
Tribuna.com · +1 outlets